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The Arts Events Calendar lists Tampa Bay area events and shows
chronologically by performance or opening date followed by
continuing shows listed through their closing dates. The
area’s three major performing halls are: Tampa Bay Performing
Arts Center (TBPAC), 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; Ruth Eckerd
Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater; and, The Mahaffey
Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Arts events, theater
performances and gallery shows open to the community at large are
welcomed for inclusion in the Tropical Breeze monthly calendar.
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by the 15th of the month for the
next month. Events in the first 10 days of the following month also
will be included. Please include a contact name and telephone
number.
August 1-31
“Environmental Ceramics,” exhibition of works by
Laura Irmis. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525.
August 1-September 30
“New Members’ Exhibition,” featuring jewelry,
painting, glass, sculpture, mixed media, pottery, books and more by
local artists. Artists’ Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403
Cleveland St., Clearwater. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Call
727-738-8010 or 727-446-1708.
August 2
Art For Lunch, noon-1 p.m., every first Thursday monthly. A free
brown bag lunch lecture featuring Steven S. Gregory, City of Tampa
Photographer Laureate. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr.,
Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
Iris DeMent, 7:30 p.m., country-folk singer/songwriter in
concert. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
August 2-September 19
Youth Art Corps: “Art in the Park,” an exhibition of
student works in painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, jewelry
and mixed media. Presented by teens from a program of Family
Resources, Inc. Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd.,
Largo. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-4 p.m. Sun. Call
727-518-6833.
August 3
“Adult Student Showcase,” 7 p.m., summer
end-of-session showcase by students of the Patel Conservatory. TECO
Theatre, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
August 6
Open Enrollment Begins, Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts
Institute registration open for year-round classes for artists of
all ages. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-712-2706.
Tarpon Springs Art Association, 1:30 p.m., monthly member
meeting featuring a guest artist demonstration. Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-934-7778.
August 8
Crystal Beach Drawing Club, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., draw from
set-ups or your own material. Crystal Beach Community Hall, Crystal
Beach. Call 727-771-6680.
“Anti Art Flag for an Unstable Nation,” noon,
monthly “On the Easel” program highlighting works from
the permanent collection or on loan. Discussion of Roy
Witlin’s 1985 work. Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, St.
Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762).
August 9
Peska Film Series, 2 p.m., free screening of Yves Robert’s
1990 film, “My Father’s Glory,” based on the
childhood memoir of French playwright and film director Marcel
Pagnol. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs.
Call 727-943-4922.
“Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps,” 6:30-9 p.m.,
presented by the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. Coconut’s
Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Reservations
required. Call 727-343-8028.
August 9-12
“The Secret Garden,” 7 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.
and Sun., performed by Hoffman Institute students ages 13-18 from
Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Based on the classic novel by
Frances Hodgson Burnett about the healing power of love and the
miracle of rebirth. Murray Studio Theater at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-791-7400.
August 9-26
“Hurlyburly,” 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun., a funny
and touchingly human story about the quest for meaning in morally
muddled times. Jobsite Theater Play Series. Shimberg Playhouse,
TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
August 10
Summit Executive Center Photo Exhibition, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
exhibition and artist reception featuring works by Erik Rosengren,
Jim Goins, Mary Burke, Larry Lynch and Jake Fisher. Summit
Executive Center, ICOT Center, 13575 58th St. N., Clearwater. Call
727-538-4100.
“Swing Back to the Future,” 8 p.m.-1 a.m., theme
night featuring 1950s-60s Sock Hop with Freight Train Annie,
followed by Swing Back to the 1980s; Hula Hoop and Moonwalk
contests; prizes for best costumes. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500
Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. Hosted by Sam and Swing Time. Free dance
lessons 8-9 p.m. Call 813-274-4950.
August 10-September 23
“Film Lingual I,” exhibition of photography and
film, featuring: David Audet, Michael Conway, Corey George, Lew
Harris, Diana Leavengood, Beth Reynolds, Craig Robinson, Ric Savid,
Herb Snitzer, Margaret Steward, James Walker and Joe Walles. C.
Emerson Fine Arts, 909 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Hours: 11
a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; noon-6 p.m. Sat. or by appt, Call
727-898-6068.
August 11
Saturday Spotlight Tour, 11 a.m., second Saturday monthly.
Docent-led tour of “Color: Ten African American
Artists” exhibition. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr.,
Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
“Fourth Annual Heart’s Breath Flute
Extravaganza,” 1-5 p.m., free event featuring the art and
music of Native American culture, including performances on flutes
and other ancient musical instruments. Flute-building workshop,
silent auction and items for sale. Pre-registration required.
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800
Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
“Take A Walk on The Art Side,” 5:30-9 p.m., monthly
art walk sponsored by the St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association
(DAA) at participating DAA member galleries in downtown St.
Petersburg. Call 727-821-6767.
Battle of the B3s, 7:30 p.m., Hammond’s famed organs are
the instrument of choice for jazz and blues musicians featuring
jazz organists Stan Hunter and Ricky Lyons vs. blues organists Dean
Germain and Michael Johnn with backup band featuring Vincent Sims,
guitar; “Beautiful” Bobby Blackmon, guitar; Tom
Hamilton, bass; and, Ron Gregg, drums. Sponsored by the Suncoast
Blues Society, Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association and Keyboard
Specialties. Palladium Theater, 253 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg.
Call 727-822-3590.
August 12
“La Rondine,” 1:30 p.m., free video of opera by
Giacomo Puccini in the Pinellas Opera League series, “Opera
on a Sunday Afternoon,” at the Leepa Rattner Museum of Art,
St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762) or 727-784-9512.
Herb Snitzer Gallery Talk, 3 p.m., the noted local photographer
discusses 50 years of photography and the current exhibition of his
work. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call
727-896-2667.
August 12-September 30
“Safety Harbor Celebrates Its Own,” an exhibition of
works of art by Safety Harbor artists, including paintings, prints,
calligraphy, photography and 3-dimensional artwork. Safety Harbor
Museum of Regional History, 329 Bayshore Blvd., Safety Harbor.
Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 1-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Call
727-726-1668.
August 14
Creative Artists Guild, 1 p.m., monthly member meeting featuring
a guest artist demonstration. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave.,
Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080 or 727-799-6062.
August 16
Third Thursday Summer Film, 5:30 p.m., screening of “The
Thin Man,” starring William Powell. Prize drawings,
refreshments. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Macy Gray, 7:30 p.m., the soulful Grammy Award-winning
singer-songwriter-performer with opening act “The Brand New
Heavies,” the London-based funk, soul and electro group.
Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
August 16, 23, 30
IFF “Sneak Peek” Showcase Nights, 7 p.m., free
screenings of entries in the annual Independents’ Film
Festival (IFF) in September. Reservations required. The Education
Channel, 703 N. Willow Ave., Tampa. Call 813-254-2253, ext.
209.
August 17
Youth Photography Workshop Exhibition, 1:30 p.m., work by
participants ages 8-12 in a workshop with professional photographer
Sandra Wiltz. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Art After Dark with Starbucks, 8-11 p.m., third Friday monthly.
Featuring live music, performances and entertainment, food, drinks
and more. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call
813-274-8130.
Chris Isaak, 8 p.m., American indie rock, pop and rock ’n
roll signer, songwriter and actor in concert. Special guest Brandi
Carlile. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
Clay Aiken, 8 p.m., American Idol’s second season
runner-up with a 42-piece orchestra. Morsani Hall, TBPAC. Call
813-229-STAR (7827).
August 18
“Summer Mixer,” A Les Fauves Art Event, 7-10 p.m.,
the Gulf Coast Museum of Art’s membership group for young
professionals hosts a free evening of networking and art
appreciation. Featuring the current exhibition of artwork by Pablo
Siebel, entertainment, refreshments and more. Gulf Coast Museum of
Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Reservation required. Call
727-518-6833, ext. 207.
Wearable Art Show, 7:30 p.m., third annual fashion show
featuring unique designs from materials not traditionally used for
clothing. Designs by Blackbird, Carly Champagne, Ben Chmura, Yasmin
Fouad, Tia Gugliotta, Deborah Kynes, Katy Long, Rogerio Martins,
Aleka Phoenix and Frank Strunk III. Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143
Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Reservations required. Call 727-298-DFAC
(3322).
Kathy Griffin, 8 p.m., gossip and funny tales from the Queen of
the D-List. Sold-out show. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
August 19
“Extras! Extras!” Casting Workshop, 2 p.m., open to
all ages. Featuring CSI: Miami casting director Ellen Jacoby.
Registration required. Patel Conservatory, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR
(7827).
“The Climate of Film and Television Production in Tampa
Bay,” 5 p.m., a Venue Seminar Series presentation featuring a
panel of public and private film industry notables discussing the
Florida market and Orlando opportunities. Venue Theatre, Mainlands
Plaza, 9125 U.S. 19N, Pinellas Park. Reservations required. Call
727-822-6194.
August 23
“Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!” 6 p.m., free event
presented by authors, publishers and booksellers in support of
local women’s shelters. Featuring author Pz Hopkins on her
new book, “Club Shattered;” Cynthia Floyd, owner of the
Book Swap of Carrollwood; and, Marcia Freespirit, CEO of JimSam,
Inc., a new Tampa Bay publisher. First in a series of presentations
on women’s issues. Book Swap of Carrollwood, 13020 N. Dale
Mabry, Tampa. Call 813-748-9523.
August 24
Taylor Hicks, 8 p.m., season five winner of American Idol on
tour promoting his debut CD. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call
727-791-7400.
August 25
“Murder on the 19th Hole,” 6 p.m., comedy and
audience participation in a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
presentation. Radisson Hotel, U.S. Hwy. 19 N, Clearwater. Call
813-727-7012 or 813-715-4736.
August 25-October 7
“Fresh Fish: A New Generation of Pinellas County
Artists,” featuring mixed media graphics by Christine
Renc-Carter, paintings by Roby MacDougall and ceramic sculpture by
Simon Boses. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 25, including
live music by Sean Delong. Clay and Paper and The Painted Fish
Gallery, 350 Main St., Dunedin. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Call
727-736-0934 or 727-734-5060.
August 26
“A Good Year,” 2 p.m., 2006 film starring Freddie
Highmore, Albert Finney and Russell Crowe. Free in the Artsy Summer
Film Series. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-712-5762.
August 28
“Steuben Glass and its Stories,” 11:30 a.m.-noon,
last Tues. monthly “Spotlight Tour,” featuring art
themes from the collection. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE,
St. Petersburg. Call 727-896-2667.
August 28-September 21
“Children’s Show,” juried, 2-D media show for
members ages 4-15, original works only. Old Hyde Park Art Center,
705 Swann Ave., Tampa. Hours: noon-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Call
813-323-0189.
August 29
Crystal Beach Drawing Club, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., draw from
set-ups or your own material. Crystal Beach Community Hall, Crystal
Beach. Call 727-771-6680.
August 30
Art Lover’s Tea , 2 p.m., every last Thursday monthly.
Gallery discussion of “The Big Picture: 2006 Photographer
Laureate Steven S. Gregory” exhibition followed by
refreshments. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call
813-274-8130.
Sunset Beach Concert, 7 p.m., free event featuring De Lei ed
Parrots. Concessions available. Presented by Tarpon Springs Rec.
Dept. and Fruits Realty. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
August 31
Mohanlal Show 2007, 6:30 p.m., the most sought-after actor of
the south Indian movie industry, Mohanlal and his team of
entertainers. Presented by the Malayalee Association of Central
Florida. Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
August 31-September 16
“Gypsy,” the Broadway blockbuster opens the 83rd
season. Shel Bryant, director and choreographer; Donna Tripp,
musical director. Book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and
lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. St. Petersburg Little Theater; 8 p.m.
Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; 4025 - 31st St. S., St. Petersburg.
Call 727-866-1973.
September 1
“Swan Lake Ballet,” 1:30 p.m., free video of
Tchaikovsky’s classic in the Pinellas Opera League series,
“Dance on a Saturday Afternoon,” at the Leepa Rattner
Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600
Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-712-LRMA (5762) or
727-784-9512.
Meat Loaf, 8 p.m., performing his biggest hits in a rescheduled
show. Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call 727-791-7400.
September 3
Tarpon Springs Art Association, 1:30 p.m., monthly member
meeting featuring a guest artist demonstration. Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-934-7778.
September 3-November 16
“Children’s Art Show,” hundreds of artworks by
students of Oldsmar and Forest Lakes elementary schools. Art
reception Tues., Sept. 18. Oldsmar City Hall Art Gallery, 100 State
St., Oldsmar. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 813-749-1260.
September 5
Pinellas Opera League Monthly Luncheon, 11 a.m., season luncheon
kick-off, featuring a performance by a young opera singer.
Reservations required. Dunedin Country Club, 1050 Palm Blvd.,
Dunedin. Call 727-531-6067.
September 6
Art For Lunch, noon-1 p.m., every first Thursday monthly. A free
brown bag lunch lecture featuring an artist. Tampa Museum of Art,
600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
September 8
Artist Workshop with Pablo Siebel, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the
internationally acclaimed artist presents an artist talk and
hands-on mixed media workshop for adults. Registration required.
Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Call
727-518-6833.
Saturday Spotlight Tour, 11 a.m., second Saturday monthly.
Docent-led tour of “National Sculpture Society 74th Annual
Awards” exhibition. Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr.,
Tampa. Call 813-274-8130.
September 8-9
Alexandra Nechita, 6-9 p.m. Sat. 1-3 p.m. Sun., special
exhibition of paintings, lithographs, watercolors and line drawings
and personal appearance by the Romanian art prodigy, who began
drawing at age 2. Today, at age 22, she has been recognized
internationally for her unrivaled artistic accomplishments. Also,
special children’s event 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. open to children
ages 1-12 for informal workshop with the artist. Drawing paper and
crayons provided. Syd Entel Galleries, 247 Main Street, Safety
Harbor. Call 727-725-1808.
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